Fire Chief

Fire Chief

The Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District (District) is seeking to fill a Fire Chief position to provide supervision, training, and response to emergency operations. The Fire Chief is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week and maintain 24/7 availability to respond to emergencies and support department operations. Strong benefit package including CalPERS membership and salary is competitive based on experience.

Examples of Duties:

• Selects, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of volunteer staff ensuring adherence to local, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures; offers advice and assistance when needed
• Supervises, plans and directs the training and development of department volunteer personnel in fire and EMS; adherence to state and federal laws and regulations; and County policies and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Develops short and long-range goals for the department.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of existing operations and recommends improvements in department services as appropriate; develops training programs to improve incident response and increase effectiveness.
• Determines program funding needs and participates in the preparation of the department's annual budget; authorizes payment of invoices; prepares grant applications and administers grant funding program.
• Prepares reports concerning department projects, services and operations; appears before the Board of Directors to present reports.
• Directs response to major incidents; responds to major incidents and participates in fire suppression and life safety operations as necessary.
• Ensures inventory maintenance and inventory controls.
• Maintains and tests equipment.
• Establishes specifications for and purchases equipment.
• Receives and responds to inquires, request for assistance, concerns and complaints from the public regarding fire service and safety matters.
• Keeps abreast of new developments and legislation affecting fire fighting and prevention operations, training and administration.
• Attends community meetings and events to explain and promote the activities and functions of the department and to establish favorable public relations; gives public speaking presentations as requested.
• Performs general administrative work as required including preparing reports and correspondence, conducting and attending meetings, reviewing mail and literature, etc.
• Coordinates with Law Enforcement and Hazmat involving major incidents such as coordinating shelter and evacuation plans and procedures
• Acts as a technical resource throughout the emergency,

The ideal candidate is an experienced and community-focused fire service leader with the ability to effectively lead, train, and support a volunteer fire department. They possess strong emergency response, organizational, and administrative skills, along with the ability to manage budgets, grants, equipment, and regulatory compliance. This individual is a collaborative communicator who can build positive relationships with volunteers, public officials, partner agencies, and the community while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, preparedness, and public service. The successful candidate is adaptable, self-motivated, and committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Kirkwood community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in fire science highly desirable.

Experience: Three (3) to Five (5) years of increasingly responsible paid fire service experience, or Seven (7) years of experience in the volunteer fire system with a minimum rank of Captain. Or any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities.

Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class B Firefighter I certificate or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician 1B certificate and enrollment in the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Valid California or Nevada Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to obtain the ICS-300 (Intermediate Incident Command System) certification; and the ICS-200 (ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents) certification; and the IS-700 (National Incident Management System, an Introduction) certification within ninety (90) days from date of hire.
• The ability to obtain the ICS-300 (Intermediate Incident Command System) certification and the IS-800 (National Response Framework, an Introduction) certification within one (1) year from date of hire.

All applicants must submit copies of all certificates at the time of filing.